NIKWAX, one of the UK's leading manufacturers of cleaning and waterproofing products for footwear, clothing and other outdoor equipment, develops highly effective (PFC-free) products while striving for the lowest possible environmental impact. NIKWAX Down Proof impregnation is designed for feather-filled clothing and equipment. The impregnation will increase water resistance, restore insulation properties and breathability. It is the ideal impregnating agent for down clothing and down sleeping bags. You can apply it in the washing machine or by hand. Treatment with NIKWAX Down Proof will prevent water absorption, restore the insulating properties of the down, its lightness and breathability, so you will be warm, dry and comfortable again. NIKWAX Down Proof is environmentally friendly, water-based, non-hazardous and contains no harmful solvents or volatile organic compounds.
Application in washing machine:
1. Thoroughly remove any detergent residue from the detergent dispenser.
2. Put the clean garment in the washing machine.
3. Measure 3 full caps (150 ml) of NIKWAX Down Proof for one garment.
4. Set the washing machine to the synthetic programme (30 °C) and select a low speed when wringing.
Application manually:
1. Immerse the garment in a container or basin of warm water so that you can keep your hands in it.
2. For clothing, use 3 full caps (150 ml) for one piece of impregnated clothing. Clothes must be fully submerged in water. For sleeping bags, use six full lids (300 ml) in a tub where the water is approximately four centimetres deep. Have your sleeping bags professionally cleaned after 3 - 4 seasons!
3. Soak well in the bath and leave to soak for about 5 - 10 minutes and then soak properly.
4. Use cold water for soaking and keep soaking until it is clean. Wring out the excess water with your hands and let it drain.
Drying:
Hang the impregnated garment or sleeping bag in an airy environment and shake it regularly. If allowed by the manufacturer, tumble dry at a low temperature.
Warning:
For best results, remove all parts not suitable for washing and wash in Nikwax Down Wash first. It is not necessary to dry the items before impregnation with NIKWAX Down Proof, but shake them well. Respect the symbols on the specific product. To maintain the impregnation of down products, always use Nikwax Down Wash Direct to clean them. Do not use detergents. Keep out of reach of children. Do not take internally. Protect your eyes.
Specifications can be changed without notice. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
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